Down In The Valley Podcast

Todd Golden hops back on the podcasting horse. Six Indiana State players are in the portal. What does that mean? It's just the way it is these days in college athletics. Also? A thrilling conclusion to the MVC Champs Sign Cup provides an unlikely title match and winner!

Todd Aaron Golden delves into the state of Indiana State's men's basketball team, time has run out on getting better, takes a look at the All-MVC teams and tries to predict Arch Madness. Plus, the semifinals and finals for each school in the MVC Champs Sign Cup!

The MVC Champs Sign Cup rolls on and we had the upset to end all upsets in the quarters. We're talking Douglas-Tyson, Virginia-UMBC, Jets in Super Bowl III-level upset. That and we had our first two players advance twice via an upset roll. Listen to hear who's still vying for the MVC Champs Sign Cup!

Todd Golden briefly goes into the same old, same old fall-from-ahead Sycamores, but the main event is the Round Of 16 in the Missouri Valley Champs Sign Cup! Upsets? There were a few, including a big fish knocked off in one of the MVC brackets as well as a Valley icon sticking it to an unsentimental Golden. Listen in.

Todd Golden talks briefly about Indiana State's most recent wins and Dan Muller out at Illinois State, but the main event is the play-in round of the Missouri Valley Champs Sign Cup. Who's going through? Who's getting upset? Listen and find out!

The podcast returns after one of the worst losses Indiana State has suffered in quite a while, a 65-56 no-show against Evansville. And? The two teams meet again on Thursday! Todd also gives out mid-season Valley grades, and, introduces his new project for February!

For the first time in, well, too long, the Down In The Valley podcast is live. Todd Golden catches up on ISU basketball and Missouri Valley Conference realignment.

Todd Golden talks about Indiana State getting the job done in game one against Valparaiso without Tyreke Key, Arch Madness scenarios, and Barry Manilow's "Weekend In Da Region"? Let's get weird on Down In The Valley.

This week, Todd Golden talks about the 76-70 win at Evansville, the MVC picture, and some memorable wins among the 100 MVC victories Greg Lansing has compiled.

Todd Golden goes from Ep. 28 to 30 because he hates the number 29. More germane? Golden fights off frostbite in the polar vortex of Cedar Falls to tell tales of expensive trips to UNI and ISU's current seven-game win streak. He also asks a simple question ... why is Greg Lansing still on the hot seat?

Indiana State keeps its hot streak alive with a taut 60-57 win over Bradley at Hulman Center.

Todd Golden looks back at Indiana State's 69-66 win over Southern Illinois and catches up on some other topics since the last podcast was recorded.

Playing one of the league's best teams on short notice, Indiana State shook off its first game-of-a-series blues to rally for a 76-71 win over the Ramblers. Tyreke Key was peak Tyreke Key and ISU's three-quarter court press had bite.

Todd Golden talks about slow starts and scouting reports after the Sycamores fell 84-74 at Missouri State on Jan. 2.

Todd Golden looks at an 81-63 loss to Drake that was sobering for the Sycamores.

Todd Golden talks about Indiana State's 78-59 loss to Saint Louis. The Sycamores are still trying to find their way and each other.

At long last, Indiana State started its men's basketball season and it did so with an 80-66 win over Division II Truman State. Hear Todd Golden's thoughts on the game and the odd start to the 2020-21 season.

Missouri Valley Conference commissioner Doug Elgin talks about the state of play in the Missouri Valley Conference and the way forward for college basketball through the COVID-19 minefield.

Indiana State football players Dante Hendrix and Mekhi Ware, two of the three Sycamore football players who organized the Aug. 2 March For Justice, speak about the March, matters of racism, Black Lives Matter and their experiences as African-American men and athletes, and the cause they believe in and are trying to bring awareness to.

In part two of the interview conducted with Indiana State legend Duane Klueh, we talked about his coaching career, both men's basketball and tennis, what caused him to walk away, the hurt he feels over tennis no longer being offered at ISU and how much he enjoys today's basketball.

Todd Golden interviews Indiana State legend Duane Klueh. In part 1, Klueh talks about his early years in Terre Haute, his time at State High, his time in the Navy during World War II, playing for Indiana State and in the earliest years of the NBA.

The Down In The Valley Podcast returns for Season 2. Today we discuss COVID-19 and it's potential ramifications. Interviews are included with ISU basketball players Tyreke Key and Jake LaRavia. Todd also discusses both his MVC basketball and MVFC football picks.

In the grand return of the Down In The Valley podcast, Todd Golden live blogs Jay Tunnell's incandescent shooting streak to help Indiana State blitz past Illinois State in a 2009 game at Redbird Arena. The links to watch the video with Todd are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wy0EXpUaE0 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Nqon7Ow4w

The world of sports has been turned upside down since the last podcast. Todd Golden talks about it.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Golden breaks down the All-MVC teams and gives his thoughts on inclusions and exclusions. Then, he delves into the new Indiana State athletics logo unveiled on Tuesday.

This week, we talk about Indiana State three-game win streak in men's basketball, the enticing opportunities for the Sycamores at Arch Madness next week, and Greg Lansing's status as ISU's coach.

This week, Todd Golden talks about the big week Indiana State's men's basketball team had and how it's set the Sycamores up well in the Missouri Valley Conference. Also, Golden spoke with ISU baseball coach Mitch Hannahs about the upcoming season and who slots where in the lineup and on the mound.

This week, Todd Golden gives mid-MVC season grades to each Valley men's program. Golden also looks back at ISU's loss at Loyola and home wins over Bradley and Drake. Also, the impending spring season and some short thoughts on ISU women's basketball.

In this episode, Todd Golden talks about a missed opportunity at Valparaiso, a crucial stretch of five upcoming games for the Sycamores, the Walter McCarty situation at Evansville, the Bobby Petrino football hire at Missouri State and many other things.

Todd Golden takes a look back at the Southern Illinois and Drake games and looks forward towards the Northern Iowa and Illinois State games for Indiana State men's basketball. Also, Golden's likes and concerns about the Sycamores so far.

After a month-long hiatus, Todd Golden returns with thoughts on a crazy December, ISU basketball, the Southern Illinois game and the MVC.

This week, Todd Golden talks about being back at Hulman Center, ISU basketball's two wins at the Junkanoo Jam, a last look at ISU football, and thoughts on the circular and tortured lack of logic applied by the FCS playoff selection committee as another MVFC team was denied an at-large bid it deserved.

It's the Down In The Valley Podcast with Todd Golden. This week? The tough, unforgiving situation ISU basketball finds itself in and ISU football calling it a season on Saturday at Missouri State.

This week, Todd Golden takes a look at Indiana State's start to the men's basketball season, some thoughts on Evansville's huge win at No. 1 Kentucky and thoughts on ISU football, including an interview with ISU linebacker Jonas Griffith.

This week Todd Golden gives his (almost) preseason thoughts on all 10 of the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball teams.

This week the pod delves into ISU football and the storm of self-inflicted problems it has had. We also opine about the NCAA's decision to move in the direction of allowing student-athletes to be compensated for their likenesses. And our first interview! ISU basketball legend Jake Odum joins the pod to discuss his role on ISU basketball's support staff.

This week, Todd Golden looks back at the South Dakota State football game and the various ways ISU's football season could be described. Also, Todd talks about ISU basketball and his disdain for secret scrimmages. That and silliness on the Down In the Valley podcast.

The Down In The Valley podcast features news and thoughts on Indiana State athletics and the Missouri Valley Conference. It is hosted by Tribune-Star sports editor and ISU beat writer Todd Golden. This is the inaugural episode of the podcast.